Statuesque Hats

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Great idea Randall. Not quite a hat on a sculpture...more like life imitating art in this case. Literally.

DNO wear a coat and thence will be same

 

[alanfgag]

 

[DNO]

It seems my hats are getting into this! Caught my Stetson hanging around on my Kramer this morning. I had to lecture it severely before my wife got up.

 

[Cliffnopus]

At London Zoo...

I can hear Charlton Heston now; "Give me back my hat you dirty stinking ape."


Cliff

 

[Cliffnopus]

Very artistic Alan, I love this one.

Cliff

 

[Short Balding Guy]

My wife has a small memorium in the yard celebrating the dogs who have shared our lives. It is a cement statue of a dog and at it's feet is a bronze plaque with the names of our beloved dogs. While I hardily dislike the cement dog and have espoused replacing it with something a bit classier it always falls low on my list of things I execute. This morning, like many mornings when I fill the bird feeders, I hang my hat on the dog. I struggle the 50# bag of feed pouring into the feeder and my hat becomes just aother thing to step on as I inevitably knock it off. Hence the "hat hanger."

Here is my statue contribution pic (Stetson Stratoliner (brown 1950's version)).

Thanks, Eric -

 

[zetwal]

Here is my statue contribution pic (Stetson Stratoliner (brown 1950's version)).

Nice hat and photo ... :yo:

 

[DNO]

Great photo Eric. Is it me or is your feeder really close to the ground? No squirrels in your neck of the woods?

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Great photo Eric. Is it me or is your feeder really close to the ground? No squirrels in your neck of the woods?

DNO; The perspective of the photo makes it look closer to the ground than it is. As to the squirrels, I like to think of them as dog entertainment. It keeps my dogs mentally and physically alert and active.

Best, Eric -

 

[Joe Rotax]

Where is that.

I recognized the statute but can't place the street. Seen a similar statue in front of a Yorkville gallery but that street in the picture looks like it might be closer to the waterfront.

Great idea Randall. Not quite a hat on a sculpture...more like life imitating art in this case. Literally.

 

[hatophile]

In the summer, this little lady holds up a birdbath in our backyard. Here she is holding an Adam.
Adam and Eve?

 

[delectans]

Somehow, Hat-On-A-Stick comes to mind...lol

Very nice ADAM, and lovely birdbath pedestal, Perry.

 

[DNO]

Where is that.

I recognized the statute but can't place the street. Seen a similar statue in front of a Yorkville gallery but that street in the picture looks like it might be closer to the waterfront.

You're right Joe, it's one of William McElcheran's businessman bronzes...there is one in Yorkville and several downtown. This particular one is mounted on the sidewalk on King Street West (just west of Division St) in Cobourg, Ontario. I've always liked McElcheran's work.

 

[randooch]

Very enjoyable contributions thus far, folks. Many thanks for your efforts.

Here's the founder of Eugene, Oregon, Mr. Eugene Skinner, taking a break in front of the city library. He didn't seem to mind the photo, but was not much interested in discussing his porkpie.

 

[randooch]

This is on Etsy right now for $33 including shipping. Looks quite old and in great condition, but it's a 6 3/4.

 

[randooch]

Here's Ken Kesey, reading his hard copy of Hatless Jack.

 

[zetwal]

Here's Ken Kesey, reading his hard copy of Hatless Jack.

I think Ken needs a bigger hat, it must be that brain ...

 

[randooch]

So true. I'm already on the lookout for a size 8 western that'll fit these slightly larger-than-life figures. (And it doesn't help that Mr. Kesey was wearing a cap. )

 

[JAVIER]

The father of my city, Mr. Nathaniel Rochester. He is sporting my vintage DOBBS fedora and his bronze top hat rest on the bench, nice of him to reflect with my hat and not his.

 

[hatophile]

His might fit him better, though. Cool photo, Javier.